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RBI raises heat on forex derivatives, related parties
rupee, potentially leading to appreciation bias or at least enhanced stability,” said Sodhani
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April 02, 2026
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Securities Markets Code: Embed regulatory impact assessments
Market regulation needs to evolve but every new rule should be tested for its necessity, proportionality and consequences
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April 02, 2026
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'Govt guarantee to revive microfinance'
The Centre’s ₹20,000 crore credit guarantee support for the microfinance sector, announced on 21 March, comes at a crucial time for small non-banking finance company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFls), which are grappling with tight liquidity and risk-averse lenders.
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April 02, 2026
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Layoffs, hire freeze loom as AI, war rock consulting
Impact on jobs in India mirrors changes globally.
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April 02, 2026
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Family businesses need accountability, not authority
Dhirubhai Ambani built one of India’s greatest business empires but died in 2002 without a clear succession plan.
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April 02, 2026
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Fuel crisis hits eateries; shift from LPG proves challenging
Fast-food chains serving dosas and momos to pizzas across India have found out that switching away from cooking gas amid the ongoing supply squeeze is difficult.
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April 02, 2026
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Rediff opts for discreet IPO filing
Rediff.com India Ltd, a subsidiary of AvenuesAI Ltd, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential route to float an initial public offering (IPO).
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April 02, 2026
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One-year duty relief granted to SEZ units
The Centre has announced a onetime customs duty concession, allowing companies in special economic zones (SEZs) to sell goods in the domestic market at reduced rates of 6.5% to 15%, to help exporters make use of idle capacity amid uncertain global demand.
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April 02, 2026
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THE RUPEE’S DEPRECIATION IS NEITHER UNUSUAL NOR INDICATIVE OF GREAT STRESS
The recent depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, particularly following the West Asia war, has triggered a familiar wave of concern about external vulnerability and macro stability.
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April 02, 2026
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India Inc faces war-related risks to credit quality in FY27
The second half of FY26 (October-March) saw some easing in tariff-related risks
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April 02, 2026
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U.A.E. wants to force Hormuz open, is willing to join the fight
Gulf state begins effort to persuade U.S. and others to open waterway by any means necessary
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April 02, 2026
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March collapse reverses capex surge
Fresh project announcements fell 13% to ₹44 tn in FY26—almost erasing the 16% growth seen in FY25.
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April 02, 2026
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Mega layoff at Oracle signals rising AI-led threat for software companies
and chief executive of tech consultancy firm RPA2AI Research, said software firms are shifting spending from employee costs to AI-driven capex, a trend likely to make layoffs more common as companies trim pandemic-era headcount and move toward leaner operations.
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April 02, 2026
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Circulate eyes rare earth plays in India
Singapore-based private equity firm Circulate Capital plans to deploy half of its new $300 million fund in India and its neighbours, betting that tightening recycling regulations and a maturing circular economy would make the country its most attractive market.
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April 02, 2026
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Lilly’s $7.8 billion bet takes it beyond obesity into sleep
Eli Lilly & Co.'s Zepbound is helping to solve one of the most intractable health challenges of our time: Obesity.
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April 02, 2026
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Gold hallmarking rules set to be tightened to curb misuse
Centre plans to mandate stricter, item-level use of unique identification numbers
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April 02, 2026
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StanChart holds the line as global turmoil tests deal flow
The CEO said corporate pipeline of transactions remains quite stable despite West Asia war
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April 02, 2026
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Trai loses oversight over TV ratings as govt takes control
The 2026 policy hands oversight to the ministry of information and broadcasting
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April 02, 2026
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INSIDE BALAJI TELE'S BIG CONTENT PIVOT
The company is trying to reinvent itself by creating family-friendly content and diversifying its business interests
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April 02, 2026
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Jungle Ventures eyes 8-10 exits in 18 months
Jungle Ventures, a venture capital firm targeting India and Southeast Asia, expects to exit 8-10 portfolio companies over the next 12-18 months, with half the deals likely in India, according to a company executive.
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April 02, 2026
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FROM UAE TO INDIA: HOW A TEMPORARY RETURN CAN CHANGE YOUR TAX STATUS
As the war in West Asia drags on, uncertainty is no longer episodic—it is shaping everyday decisions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently told Parliament that over 300,000 Indian nationals working and living across the region have returned to India.
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April 02, 2026
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The Iran war has the global economy on a knife’s edge
The financial and economic implications of the US-Israeli war with Iran will depend on the war's duration.
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April 02, 2026
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A Russian tanker tests the limits of Trump’s Cuba squeeze
A Russian tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil is expected to dock early Tuesday in the northern Cuban port of Matanzas, bringingsome brief relief to the fuel starved island as its economy comes to a grinding halt.
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April 01, 2026
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India’s R&D push hits a wall
Lack of validation and assured demand is stopping many of the country’s manufacturing innovations from reaching the market
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April 01, 2026
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The dollar's supremacy has been supported by a war that isn't over
The US currency has strengthened but multiple scenarios could unfold that alter current dynamics
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April 01, 2026
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Novo cuts prices of Wegovy, Ozempic amid competition
Starting dose prices of Ozempic and Wegovy cut by 36% and 48%, respectively
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April 01, 2026
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India ramps up piped gas rollout
India added more than 310,000 new piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March and another 270,000 connections were issued as the government accelerated expansion of cleaner fuel networks amid supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 01, 2026
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Recycled water can insure India against the threat of shortfalls
Boosting our capacity for treating used water offers an ecologically sound and economically prudent path to water security
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April 01, 2026
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India rolls out E20 petrol, but most vehicles not ready
Effective Wednesday, every petrol pump in India will dispense petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20), following a government mandate announced in February.
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April 01, 2026
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West Asia sulphur crunch may hit BHEL's boiler output
A shortage of sulphur has forced the power equipment maker to dip into its critical stock
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